Results: When Is a Politician Too Unwell to Serve?
1.
1.
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate this week after being away for roughly three months following a fall at his home in June. Do you think elected officials who are unable to perform their duties for an extended period due to health issues should be required to step down?
Yes
62%
•
865 votes
No
7%
•
101 votes
Undecided
17%
•
233 votes
Not Applicable
14%
•
193 votes
2.
2.
His prolonged absence has renewed debate about whether elected officials should face greater transparency or requirements when health problems prevent them from carrying out their duties for extended periods. Should elected officials be required to provide the public with more information about serious health conditions that affect their ability to work?
Yes, the public has a right to know
49%
•
681 votes
Only if the condition significantly affects their duties
27%
•
376 votes
No, their medical information should remain private
6%
•
84 votes
Unsure
5%
•
65 votes
Not Applicable
13%
•
186 votes
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